Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 17:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 8:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 837 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Colbert, or 7 miles south of Danielsville, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Danielsville, Comer, Winterville, Colbert, Ila, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Diamond Hill, Dunlap, Smithonia, Neese, and Pocataligo.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Madison; Clarke; Oglethorpe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA